Trows
Key Takeaway
Trows is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 73.4% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00044 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
VILLAGE OF MERRILLAN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Trows?
Trows is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Trows?
Trows is owned by VILLAGE OF MERRILLAN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Trows built?
Trows was completed in 1942, making it 84 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Trows?
Trows serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Trows?
Trows has a dam height of 26 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Trows last inspected?
Trows was last inspected on November 2, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.